Bay Islands Coffee Company

This tiny little hut is adorable and it packs a big punch! Is it a little slow with a long line? Yep! Is it totally worth it? Also YES! This is not some massive chain, it is the size of my suv with one person working inside, give them a little grace y’all. Now, the coffee is fantastic! I got an iced caramel latte with 1/2 the caramel to cut down on sugar and it was soooo good! The sweet woman working also got me a little cup with whipped cream for my pup as he associates me getting coffee with him getting a pup cup. I will definitely be back to try the smoothies and other coffee options.

My boyfriend and I found this place through doordashing for a customer one day. We decided to go that same day and can easily confirm that it’s the best coffee place I’ve ever been to. I got an iced mocha twist! I’m not normally a coffee lover but it was a 10/10. Very fast service, great breakfast sandwiches and drinks as well. Would recommend!

Super good coffee! Got the iced latte with the cinnamon bun syrup and oatmilk. Even with oatmilk it was really good! Also ordered the breakfast sandwich in an everything bagel 😋, a frozen coconut coffee (also really good!), and a fruit smoothie. One of the top best tasting coffees I’ve had, probably better beans or roasting.

The other reviews did not let down. The guy was rude 😂 But not so much, not in a way that we felt attacked. Seems like all they hire are rude people 😆

Went here a week ago. Zoey, our barista, was very kind and got us our drinks quickly. The prices were quite fair. Taste was good too.

It’s a cute place – give it a shot!

Visited for the first time in years this past week and it did not disappoint. Efficient service, reasonable prices, and I appreciate being able to choose between flavored coffees for an iced coffee without the sugar in flavored syrups.

Absolutely a little treasure in that complex! It's a tiny little booth-like and a drive thru cafe. The girl who took our order was so pleasant and the coffee is really good! if you want their bagels and sandwiches you gotta go before 3pm cause that's when they stop serving food but continue serving coffee. It's a great pitstop cafe before you go forward with your shopping or errands for the day :)

It’s a super cute little drive thru coffee place, they offer coffee and bakery items! I really liked my coffee and my husband did as well. We also ordered breakfast sandwiches, which were so good! The staff was super friendly, this was a great way to start off our morning!

There is usually a line at any time of the day but trust me, it is 100% worth the wait. I was skeptical when I first drove up as the hut barely fits two people, but it is at the top of my list for gville coffee shops. The person inside is always nice, which I appreciate in places that are often busy, and everything I order is always delicious. Highly recommend.
Sidenote: I hope they can expand one day and have their own big place with seating, I'd go everyday.

the coffee is so amazing and the guy there is pretty friendly. the waiting time can be ridiculous but the worst part is the girl who always has a bad attitude. overall pretty good experience because the coffee is good and they have a a large variety of flavors.

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Great coffee spot if you enjoy friendly staff and have some patience. I absolutely love their chai latte and their breakfast sandwiches are super good. This little place fits about 2 staff members so please be patient if you see a line at the drive thru. Overall very kind employees and delicious coffee to start your day!

This place is fantastic, sometimes the line is long as all get up but most of the time it's worth the wait. Much better than Starbucks. Idk what it is about their breakfast sandwiches but they just hit different!

I love this place! Frozen monkey is a must have and the Berry Blush smoothie is just wonderful. You can even text them your order.

This is my first time trying this place. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich and an iced matcha latte with oat milk and lavender syrup and this place did not disappoint. This is probably the best matcha i’ve ever had and one of the best breakfast sandwiches. It’s not like one of the frozen ones you get from starbucks or dd it’s so much better. Try this place!!! :)

Edited in 2021:

So i have been coming off and on for a few years and when I say, that this one person, with tattoos on their right arm, and a short blond cut, always makes my food and drinks amazing. I have never had a better experience. Not only are they friendly, they are incredibly great at everything they do. Thank you so much for continuing to do amazing! I will definitely be coming back for their service!!

Great food and service! Definitely hands down one of my favorite places to eat in town when I'm looking for breakfast options!

Absolutely my favorite coffee in Gainesville. Service is limited to the fact it is so tiny, so it’s definitely not a place to go if you don’t have a minute to spare. Wait time can be anywhere from 10-45 minutes in the drivethru. Yes, I have waited almost an hour before on a Sunday when I had nothing else to do. I love the coffee that much.

This is the best coffee spot in Gainesville, coffee is always perfectly sweetened, pastries are great, and the people are friendly. (They also have dog treats <3) Wait times can be long but you’re literally buying coffee from a tiny shack in a parking lot that fits one person in it. This ain’t Starbucks ya silly goose.

Love this place, going to miss it a lot when I move. The iced chai is the best I have ever had and the frozen chai is great for super hot days. I love that they have daily specials. The business and its workers are a little atypical in that they can decide to close early or not serve you food at the walk-up window, but I think that adds to the charm. One barista recognized us and would get our order ready before we even made it to the window.

Delightful little stall in the middle of the parking lot. We were intrigued so we ordered a hot chai, a smoothie and a breakfast sandwich and WOW everything was delicious! The chai is just the right amount of "seasoning" and was a generous portion for the price. The sausage egg and cheese croissant was tasty and cheap, and the Maui smoothie was PERFECTO! What a pleasant surprise and we will for sure stop here next time we are in the area. Be wary it's just one person so bring your patience.

Lobe the coffee and the weekly specials are amazing.